Parking & Camera Ticket Violations — How to Beat Them
Not every ticket is worth paying. Each violation type has specific defenses that work — whether it's an officer-written parking ticket or an automated red-light or speed camera ticket. Here are the most common violations and how to fight them.
Last updated: June 2026
Camera Tickets
17 jurisdictions coveredRed-light and speed camera tickets arrive by mail with no officer present. They follow different rules than parking tickets — different deadlines, owner-vs-driver liability, and in many states no points on your license.
Red-Light Camera
Automated camera ticket for running a red light
Speed Camera
Automated camera ticket for exceeding the speed limit
Bus-Lane Camera (NYC)
Automated camera ticket for driving in an NYC bus lane
Camera ticket guides by state
State-specific defenses, deadlines, and statutes for each jurisdiction we cover.
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Washington, DC
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Louisiana (New Orleans)
- Maryland
- New York City
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Washington
Coverage spans red-light and speed cameras. Florida red-light only; Iowa speed only — each link goes to the guide that applies.
Parking Violations
Officer-written parking tickets across 5,900+ cities. Each type has a strongest defense — missing signage, broken meters, or a defective citation.
Expired Meter
Meter expired, broken, or payment not registered
Street Cleaning
Parked during posted street sweeping hours
No Parking Zone
Parked in a posted no-parking area
Fire Hydrant
Parked within restricted distance of a hydrant
Double Parking
Parked alongside another parked vehicle
Expired Registration
Vehicle registration expired or not displayed
Loading Zone
Parked in a commercial loading zone without permit
Residential Permit
Parked in a permit-only zone without valid permit
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